.29.
.28.
4. Comm. & Monitoring
4. Comm. & Monitoring
8mm
30mm
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.6
f. Replace terminal block onto interface board.
c. Insert the cable through the cap nut for each port. COM2(RS485 IN) COM3(RS485 OUT).
d. Remove the terminal block on user interface board(See Figure 4.4).
e. Insert the cable into the terminal board and tighten the screws in dotted area(See Figure 4.4).
4.2 Ethernet communication
NOTE:
When creating daisy chain for Ethernet communication,
all inverters' slave
address must be set to 01.
CAT 5E outdoor rated (cable outer diameter<9mm, internal resistance≤1.5Ω/10m) and
shielded RJ45 connectors are recommended.
The default setting of inverter Ethernet module is DHCP. If a static address is desired, please
refer to the second point below.
Daisy chain is required for multiple inverter communication through ethernet as shown below.
≈
Inverter 1
Inverter 2
Inverter n
Ethernet IN | OUT
Ethernet
Router
Internet
Ethernet IN | OUT
Ethernet IN | OUT
Figure 4.7
Address: 01
Address: 01
Address: 01
NOTE:
Laptop is required for onsite Ethernet communication commissioning.
If the router doesn't support automatic IP address, use an Ethernet cable
to connect the Ethernet module and your laptop.
Change the Laptop's IP address as 10.10.100.253 and then use a web
browser to navigate to 10.10.100.254.
Figure 4.8
System
Work
mode
Network
Manual
Restart
Reset
Upgrade
Device information
Type
SN
Firmware version
Current tiom (Time zone)
Embedded Ethernet
1909583738
ME-121001-V1.0.6(20200612800)
Fri Nov 06 2020 16:14:31 GMT+0800
Working time
116 Second
0
Error
NOTE: Laptop IP Configuration
The laptop must be manually configured to set internal IP address to
one in scope of the LAN module in the inverter.
The process will vary depending on your operating system.
Consult the documentation for your operating system to configure a static
IP address for the laptop. Suggested IP address is 10.10.100.253.
Use the RJ45 connectors to perform the Ethernet communication which supports the
Canadian Solar Monitoring Platform and Modbus TCP protocol(Both By Default).
Figure 4.9
1. Monitoring Platform Canadian Solar monitoring only(DHCP)
Connect in daisy chain configuration see Figure 4.7. Use the SN/QR code on the board to
register the system on Canadian Solar monitoring website or APP. See APP for details.
2. Monitoring Platform Canadian Solar monitoring only(Static IP)
1. Connect laptop directly to Ethernet module with Ethernet cable.
2. Configure laptop IP address and navigate to 10.10.100.254 via web browser.
Enter username and password (admin,admin).
3. Select Network from left menu.
4. Select Use IP address below radio button.
Enter IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click Save.
5. Confirm by changing laptop to new IP address in range of inverter IP address and
navigate to new inverter IP address.
